#616 Are Root Canals Making You Sick? Oral Infections, Vagus Nerve & CIRS with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Root Canals, Dental Infections & Chronic Illness with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen Could your teeth be the hidden root cause of your health struggles? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen—biological dentist, functional health expert, and author—to uncover the surprising ways oral health impacts your immune system, hormones, brain, and even your longevity. We discuss: ✅ What really happens in a root canal and why they can fail over time ✅ How hidden dental infections and bacteria in root canals can spread endotoxins through the body ✅ The connection between mercury fillings, acetylcholine, and vagus nerve dysfunction ✅ Why nasal breathing—not mouth breathing—is essential for oxygen, nitric oxide, and sleep quality ✅ CPAP machines: why they aren't always the root cause solution for sleep apnea ✅ How gut health, PPIs, and mineral balance affect your teeth and bones ✅ Holistic options for safer dentistry—ozone therapy, implants, and myofunctional therapy ✅ Practical steps to identify if your dental health is draining your energy or fueling chronic illness If you've wondered about the link between root canals, CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), mold, and biotoxin illness, this conversation will give you new insights and hope for root-cause healing. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen 🌐 Website: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com 📖 Books: Healthy Mouth, Healthy You 📺 YouTube: @DrMichelleJorgensen 📲 Instagram: @livingwellwithdrmichelle 🔗 Connect with Coach Debbie Potts 🌐 Website: www.debbiepotts.net 📞 Book a Discovery Call: Click Here 📚 Book: Life is Not a Race on Amazon 📺 YouTube: @CoachDebbiePotts 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @CoachDebbiePotts Aging is a choice—so choose to be strong, sharp, and unstoppable. Let's unlock your potential with The WHOLESTIC Health Approach and become the Future You. #thecoachdebbiepottsshow #oralhealth #rootcanal #chronicillness #functionalmedicine #dentalhealth #cirs #sleepapnea #mercuryfillings #biologicaldentistry